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We remember James Jackson
We remember James Jackson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
enlistment
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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6th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
252465
Manchester Regiment
2/6th Battalion
Source:6156707
6th December 1915 - 18th June 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
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29th September 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
235780
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6156707
18th June 1918 - 19th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
235780
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6156707
2nd February 1919 - 15th October 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6156707
15th October 1919
service
British Army
Source:6156707
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Jackson |
| Source | 2072152 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 252465 | Manchester Regiment | 2/6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 235780 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 235780 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Jackson | father | ||
| Mary Ann Potts | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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2/6 Battalion Manchester RegimentMore about 2/6 Battalion Manchester Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter4338 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Sarah9235 | |
| 1901 England census | Sarah9235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Jackson | Sarah9235 |
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